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Corrosion and car wash
Check corrosion protection of underbody Status sheeting of the bottom of the car body must be checked and in good faith when it is damaged, immediately restored. The work can be done on their own after getting the car on the lift or installation on overpass. Acquire underbody corrosion protection is best dealer. When using a bitumen-based materials may later cause problems for the preservation of the body. Thoroughly wash the underbody of the car. Portable lamps illuminate the lower surface of the car and explore areas with damaged anti-corrosion coating. Spatula, scraper or a wire brush to clean the damaged areas of shiny metal. Remove rust as possible. Apply to cleansed place rust converter. On smooth surfaces, apply a layer of high corrosion-resistant material. In tight spaces and corners, apply a coat of anti-corrosion material sprayed. To use recommended anticorrosive material based on wax. It can also be used as an additional preservative existing layer corrosion protection.
A WARNING When spraying the corrosion protection of underbody, close the wheel brakes oil-resistant paper or film. |
Wash the bottom surface of the car Wash the bottom surface of the car, and effective at the same time inexpensive operation. It keeps the body, especially in winter, as salt is sprinkled on the road, it is very hygroscopic, and the place where she settled permanently wet. Therefore, it can not leave for a long time in tight spaces and corners in the bottom of the car. Sink should be carried out in a thin stream of water. Through established Lockers inner surface of the front wings is protected. Salt and dirt may accumulate at the following locations: - On the grounds around the back of the wing flaps; - In the spray from the rear wheels, the left and right sides of the boot; - Side under the rear bumper. To wash the car chassis requires at least one hose jet. However, it is best to use hot wash water supplied under high pressure.
A WARNING Moisture and salt deposits begin to act on the metal parts of the most aggressive when the temperature rises. Therefore continually operated car parked in the winter in the open parking lot, less prone to corrosion than the car left for storage in a heated garage. |
Cleaning the drainage holes Welds car body does not provide sufficient sealing against water penetration. Therefore, provided the drainage holes in the hollow structural elements of the vehicle. If the holes are clogged with dirt or corrosion protection of the bottom, the water can not flow out of the cavity, and the process of corrosion extending from the inside outward. Particularly susceptible to the elongated elements to ensure the required rigidity of the car body. Use a screwdriver or chisel periodically clean the drainage holes. For vehicles with roof hatch is also necessary to clean the water drain tube.
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